How much will the UAI's go up now that the government has cut government spening? (1 Viewer)

[SoCal]

So how much do you think the UAI's will go up by now that the government has cut government spending to universities?

 

[Craig]

Yeah exactly what Cyph said. Apparently at Newcastle engineering will be going up in a massive way.
Its concerning to think how much some degrees will go up. I recall that last year at Newcastle Uni there was only 3000 places for Nursing and that there was about 10000 people applying for that degree. Teaching was the same as well.
If only the government put some more money into University's.

 

[Ragerunner]

What i'm wondering is if a lot of courses increase in UAI requirements, wouldn't that mean a decrease in some?

Excluding the fact that some universities are cutting spaces.

 

[Winston]

If there's a decrease in a places for some courses

then wouldnt most of the other students jump into the lower cut-off courses then cause those course to be filled up, then the lower students who wanted those courses will result into the even more lower cut-off courses and cause those courses to rise as well lol.... a domino effect.

 

[SoCal]

Originally posted by Cyph
Depends on demand,

demand increasing + places decreasing = relatively big increase.

So Cyph, when you say "relatively big increase", is that like 5+ UAI increase?

 

[Craig]

Originally posted by Ragerunner
What i'm wondering is if a lot of courses increase in UAI requirements, wouldn't that mean a decrease in some?

Thats correct. Every year you have certain degrees that will increase in a really dramatic way however there is always some degrees that remain steady or as you have stated decrease. Thats why your preferences are so important. However the bottom line is work to your capabilities and see what type of UAI you attain then see the type of offers you recieve. Theres not much point stressing over how much the UAI requirements will increase. Thats something you cant help. You just have to do your best and see what happens.

 

[Craig]

Originally posted by Cyph
Are you sure? The cut offs were pretty low compared to some other courses, around ~70 IIRC.

Your correct when you say they were lower however they increased in a pretty dramatic way compared to there former cutoff. I had a friend who wanted to do Nursing and she missed out as there was so much demand for that degree. She attained the previous UAI however with the increase was not offered a place.

 

[SoCal]

Originally posted by Cyph
I couldn't tell you sorry, but it's more than possible for courses to jump up 5 points, particularly courses with cut offs in the 70s or 80s.

Man, that is bad news.

 

[enak]

Law + 5 = 104.3 , jk

 

[Newbie]

me + 5 point access = 100

 

[SoCal]

Originally posted by Cyph
What course do you want to do?

I want to do Business at Newcastle which had a UAI of 71.65 last year but I get four bonus UAI points for living close to the university.

 

[Nezz]

Is there any way to find out which courses they are cutting the places in??? My first preference is Bmed sci @ sydney, and the intake there is (or was) 160... how do i find out if this will change?

 

[enak]

Originally posted by Newbie
me + 5 point access = 100

It would be pretty funny, 100 + access + aboriginal or torrus strait islander (sp?) = 115 uai

 

[SoCal]

Originally posted by Cyph
I live/go to Newcastle. Relax, looking at your subjects you should make it into business fairly comfortably if you do some work.

I wish I had your confidence Cyph. Even though I do good subjects, my marks are not too good. I need to stop waisting my time

 

[SoCal]

Originally posted by Cyph
As long as they are above average, you will cruise in.

Which isn't the case. I keep finding myself back on this forum too often.

 

[SoCal]

Thanks for the links Cyph. I read the first link and I found it really helpful, the second one is a bit too long to finish though.